Jack-Bolton-Obituary

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Jack C. Bolton

Gilroy, California

Feb 17, 1927 – Dec 17, 2015 (Age 88)

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BORN
February 17, 1927
DIED
December 17, 2015
AGE
88
LOCATION
Gilroy, California
CHARITY
Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research

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Habing Family Funeral Home Obituary

Jack Curtis Bolton, 88, passed away from illness on 17 December in Gilroy, CA. He was born in Fresno on 17 February 1927 to Alfred A. Bolton and Edna C. Rasmussen.

Jack grew up in San Jose and attended Lincoln High School. He graduated from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and was employed for many years by Soilserv and Western Farm Service in Salinas.

Jack married his dream girl, Phyllis Richards, in San Jose. He is survived by their children Kathy (Steve) Twibell, Carol (Jim) Peak, and Bob Bolton; grandchildren Jeff (Gaby) Twibell, Kelly (Mike) Sanchez, and Brynn (Bryan) Marotte; and great-grandchildren Kaitlyn and Matthew Twibell, Liam Marotte, and Augustine Sanchez, all of whom he loved dearly. He also leaves cherished nieces and nephews.

He was predeceased by his parents, his loving wife, and his brother, Alfred Bolton, Jr.

Jack was an Eagle Scout, a Mason, an Elk, and had the distinction of being one of the original members of the Salinas Valley Highlanders, a popular pipe and drum marching band.

A man who enjoyed life immensely, Jack's interests included flying, boating, camping, fishing, traveling, cooking, gardening, family history and world history, and a pint of Theakston or Guinness, especially if it were in a pub in Yorkshire. Jack enjoyed many treasured friendships during his life.

A private inurnment will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery in San Jose.

Any memorial donations may be made to the Boy Scouts of America (www.scouting.org) or to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (www.michaeljfox.org).

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On behalf of the Farmery family from his treasured Yorkshire, we loved Jack so much....no doubt he will be having one of those pints with Dad as I am writing this....love to all the family Anna on behalf of Barbara

I remember when Jack was a star football player at Lincoln High School in San Jose
and dating my cousin Phyllis. We all thought the two of them were like a prince and princess. They were not only gorgeous but wonderful, giving people. They were our heroes. Jack will be missed by my husband Charlie and I.

I'll always love my Uncle Jack, a mountain of a man and forever my favorite. xoox "little Betty Jo"

I knew Jack for over 35 years and we were friends, co-workers and brothers in the Salinas Masonic Lodge. As Master of the lodge I offer the sincere condolences of both myself and his brethren in Masonry. If we can be of any assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.

Jack was so very popular at Lincoln High School, class of 1945. He was vice-president of his senior class and #27 on the football field! I'm so very happy to have known him.